Nephrology Flashcards
1
Q
What biomarker used to accurately assess renal function in people with high muscular mass instead of creatinine”?
A
Cystatin C level
2
Q
What type of renal stone is caused by taking topiramate
A
Calcium phosphate stones.
Topiramate is carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and causes alkalinization of urine and subsequent deposition of phosphate
3
Q
Licorice induced miniralocorticoid excess
A
Glycyrrhetinic acid
4
Q
Cancer associated with BEN
A
Transitional cell cancer
5
Q
Nephrotoxic plant is linked to BEN
A
Aristolochia clematitis
6
Q
Causes of secondary IgA nephropathy
A
Chronic liver disease
